US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Mckenzie River

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 001 MI W Mckenzie Br · Structure no. 01399A015 05046

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,833
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Mckenzie River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 126 (hwy 015) over Mckenzie River in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,833 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 126 (hwy 015)
CrossesMckenzie River
Location001 MI W Mckenzie Br
RouteState Highway 126
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.1741, -122.16137
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,833 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 126 (hwy 015) over Mckenzie River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Mckenzie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Or 126 (hwy 015) over Mckenzie River carry?

About 1,833 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Mckenzie River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 015) over Mckenzie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.